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            HYGIENE AND CONTROLLING                    90% WATER
            BACTERIAL PROLIFERATION                    AND ENERGY SAVINGS

            Opens/closes automatically,                Water savings
            with no manual contact                     Compared to conventional mixers and taps,
            DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps are operated    DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps can offer
            by active infrared detection.              maximum water savings. They ensure the manager’s
            Flow opens when the detector senses hands    water bills can be reduced whilst preserving user
            and shuts off automatically when hands are removed   comfort.                        Hygiene and controlling
            from the detection zone.                   • Automatic shut-off and split delivery   bacterial proliferation
            No manual contact prevents the spread of germs    The mixer or tap shuts off automatically when hands
            by hand�                                    are removed from the detection zone�
                                                        This removes the risk of waste through negligence.
            Anti-bacterial duty flush programme         The anti-blocking security activates to prevent
            If a mixer or tap is not used for prolonged periods   the mixer or tap from flowing continuously.
            of time, water stagnates in the pipework, which   The flow time is reduced to the necessary minimum
            favours the development of bacteria (e.g. isolated   (wetting, rinsing).
            points-of-use, facilities closed during holidays, etc.).   • Flow rate regulated at 3 lpm
            DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps have a duty   DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps are regulated
            flush programme.                             at 3 lpm� The flow rate remains constant regardless
            An automatic flush takes place for approximately   of pressure variations in the system. The flow rate   Reduced-stagnation
            60 seconds every 24 hours after the last use   can be adjusted from 1.5 to 6 lpm.    solenoid valve
            (programmable on some models).
                                                       Energy savings
            Reduced-stagnation solenoid valve          The electronic mixers and taps do not require much
            Most solenoid valves are fitted with a rubber membrane   energy to operate. DELABIE has chosen infrared
            behind which water stagnates and is not renewed.   active pulse technology, a low-power consumption
            This can lead to bacterial proliferation.  solution�
            DELABIE has developed a technology without    The infrared beam is emitted intermittently, saving
            a membrane (patented system).              energy while ensuring effective detection.
            With this piston-operated solenoid valve, water    Battery-operated models have an average lifespan of
            is drained and renewed with every use which reduces   350,000 cycles (i.e. 3 to 6 years) depending
            niches where bacteria can develop�         on the frequency of use.                  No manual contact
            The solenoid valve's self-cleaning system    The Lithium batteries are widely available, affordable
            with a calibrated groove reduces the build-up of dirt.   and recyclable.               Conventional   DELABIE
            Furthermore, its slow closure eliminates water-hammer.                                   mixer   mixer
                                                       The significant hot water savings provided     9 lpm   3 lpm
                                                       by DELABIE’s mixers and taps also result in energy   0%  90%
            Hygienic flow straightener                 savings.
            Unlike conventional aerators, DELABIE’s flow
                                                ®
            straighteners are specially made from Hostaform ,    Environmental labels
            a material that is highly scale-resistant    The water and energy saving performance
            (build-up of scale is 10 times slower).    of DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps means that
            They minimise water retention and the build-up of dirt,   the buildings achieve the highest performance
            and prevent the spread of germs�
                                                       standards for international rating schemes such
                                                       as LEED, BREEAM, HQE or ESTIDAMA.
            PEX flexible hoses
            These flexible hoses will withstand the thermal
            and chemical shocks undertaken in public                                                 6.3L    0.6L
            and commercial buildings for preventative or curative
            treatments against the development of bacteria.                                         42 sec.  12 sec.
            Pathogen-free mixers and taps                                                        Water savings per use
            DELABIE guarantees that its mixers and taps    COMPARISONS OF WATER CONSUMPTION
            will be delivered free from pathogenic bacteria.    Comparison between a conventional mixer and a DELABIE electronic mixer
                                                                                                            Water
                                                       Flow rate   Wetting      Soaping        Rinsing
                                                                                                          consumption
                                                                                                            6.3L
                                                                      5 sec.        30 sec.       7 sec.
                                                          9L                                               42 sec.


                                                                                                            0.6L
                                                                      5 sec.                      7 sec.
                                                          3L
                                                                                                           12 sec.

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